Question

In E.C. Meyers’ “The Mountain To Mohammed”, what does the beach symbolize? A. Joy and excitement B. Terminal illness C. Death and sadness or D. Life and health?

Answer 1

In "The Mountain to Mohammed", the beach symbolizes D- Life and health.

This is because Tom, who is ill, cannot go to the beach, while Casey, who is healthy, can. Casey brings Tom a piece of the beach so that he can have a taste of what it feels like to be healthy and have fun, even if just for a moment.